A Painful Finger Infection Attributable to Herpes Virus is Known

Question

A painful finger infection attributable to herpes virus is known as a(n)
A)finger sore.
B)abrasion lesion.
C)furuncle.
D)herpetic whitlow.

Accepted Answer

A herpetic whitlow is a painful infection of the finger caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is characterized by small, fluid-filled blisters on the fingers or around the nails. It is also known as a digital herpes simplex infection or herpes finger.